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Non-parametric estimators of scaled cash flows

Statistics Theory 2025-08-19 v2 Methodology Statistics Theory

Abstract

In multi-state life insurance, incidental policyholder behavior gives rise to expected cash flows that are not easily targeted by classic non-parametric estimators if data is subject to sampling effects. We introduce a scaled version of the classic Aalen--Johansen estimator that overcomes this challenge. Strong uniform consistency and asymptotic normality are established under entirely random right-censoring, subject to lax moment conditions on the multivariate counting process. In a simulation study, the estimator outperforms earlier proposals from the literature. Finally, we showcase the potential of the presented method to other areas of actuarial science.

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@article{arxiv.2408.13176,
  title  = {Non-parametric estimators of scaled cash flows},
  author = {T. Bathke and C. Furrer},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2408.13176},
  year   = {2025}
}